Alice

Alice was born in 1957 in Buckinghamshire. She went to mainstream primary schools and moved to a residential special school with her sister for her secondary education.

Strive to be Normal

Here Alice describes how she identified herself as a young person.

A Poor Education

Here Alice talks about the subjects she felt she missed out on at school.

Teasing

Here Alice describes the impact of being teased at school.

Some Sort of Job

Here Alice talks about the careers support she received at school.

Lights Out

Here Alice recalls the benefits of being ‘homesick’.

Not Good Enough

Here Alice describes the lasting impact of her education.

A Different Understanding

Here Alice talks about the difference in young people’s understanding of disability now.

One Friend

Here Alice talks about her tendency to have just one friend.

Feeling Different

Here Alice describes how she feels the school buildings highlighted her difference.